Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad
Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| In office 1957–1962 | |
| Leader of Opposition of the Maharashtra Legislative Council | |
| In office 1960–1962 | |
| Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Kanhaiyalal Chunilal Nahar |
| Succeeded by | Jaganath Murlidhar Dhatrak |
| Constituency | Manmad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1924 Manmad, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Died | November 12, 2018 (aged 94) |
| Political party | Communist Party of India |
Madhavrao Bayaji Gaikwad (July 18, 1924 – November 12, 2018 ) was a freedom fighter and leader of Communist Party of India (CPI). He was a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council from 1957-1962. He became the first Leader of Opposition in the Council and held the post from 1960 to 1962. He represented Manmad constituency from 1985 to 1990. He also headed the Manmad Municipal Council here in 1974 and fought for many years for the welfare of farmers.[1][2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Former legislator Madhavrao Gaikwad dies". 12 November 2018.
- ^ "Former legislator Madhavrao Gaikwad passes away at 95". The New Indian Express.